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In 2021, prescription drug spending by private health plans nearly reached $152 billion, an 18% increase since 2016. Some researchers and stakeholders are scrutinizing certain...
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The Affordable Care Act imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to fund comparative effectiveness research. These fees are called PCORI fees and are...
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued resources to help health plans and insurers submit their annual compliance attestation for the Consolidated Appropriation Act’s (CAA)...
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An individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is an employer-funded healthcare account that provides an alternative to traditional group health plans. Employers can...
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Amid education reform, curriculum updates and assessments, educational institutions can overlook the well-being of educators. Recognizing and addressing educators' mental health needs...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. It prohibits discrimination...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule which strengthens HIPAA Privacy Rule by prohibiting PHI disclosure related to lawful reproductive health care...
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A study by Paytient found that 40% of workers delay health care due to costs, impacting their mental health and productivity.
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When striving for a productive and flourishing workforce, employers commonly prioritize traditional wellness initiatives geared towards physical fitness and mental health. However, one...
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On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The rule clarified definitions...
